The Sam Houston Hurricanes will square off against the Highlands Owls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Sam Houston has five straight victories, Highlands has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Thursday, Sam Houston earned a 27-20 win over Jefferson.
Sam Houston's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mivieon Franklin Ross, who picked up 69 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown. Another back making a difference was Germaine Carson, who rushed for 108 yards and one TD on only eight carries.
Meanwhile, Highlands played a tough game last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against Jefferson, falling 34-14.
Although Highlands took the loss, they still got scores from Jermiah McKane and Jovan Flemings.
Highlands' defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Sam Houston, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Everything came up roses for Sam Houston against Highlands in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 38-7 win. Do the Hurricanes have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Owls turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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